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CA05 RZW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

189,966 mi
Last recorded189,966 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 189,966 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2014 175,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2013 161,893 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

discs worn

rear tyres cworn on edge

sill covers

Pass 7 Jul 2012 147,879 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on edges

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jul 2011 133,524 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres on 1.6 mm legal limit

n/s rear brake disc slightly pitted

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2010 119,023 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front brake disc's slightly worn

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

both rear tyres out of shape

Pass 15 Jun 2009 100,339 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 100,127 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Jun 2008 73,064 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear tyre on wear indicators

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 73,064 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

Offside rear tyre on wear indicators

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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CA05 RZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CA05 RZW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CA05 RZW registered?

CA05 RZW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2005.

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